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Call it Aaron Rodgers’ swan song.

The 41-year-old quarterback revealed Tuesday on “The Pat McAfee Show” that the upcoming NFL season with the Steelers will likely be his last.

“I’m pretty sure this is it, you know, that’s why we just did a one-year deal. Steelers didn’t need to put any extra years on that or anything,” Rodgers said.


  Aaron Rodgers agreed to a one-year deal with the Steelers in June 2025. AP Aaron Rodgers agreed to a one-year deal with the Steelers in June 2025. AP

“This was really about finishing with a lot of love and fun and peace for the career that I’ve had. I played 20 freaking years, it’s been a long run and I’ve enjoyed it. What better place to finish than in one of the cornerstone franchises in the NFL.”

Rodgers’ comments come weeks after he agreed to a one-year, $13.65 million contract with the team after a lengthy free-agency saga.

A four-time league MVP, Rodgers began his career with the Packers in 2005 when he was selected 24th overall.


  Aaron Rodgers began his NFL career with the Packers in 2005. Getty Images Aaron Rodgers began his NFL career with the Packers in 2005. Getty Images

He took over as Green Bay’s starter in 2008 following Brett Favre’s retirement and led them to a Super Bowl victory over the Steelers in February 2011.

Rodgers remained with the Packers through the 2022 season and was traded to the Jets in April 2023.


  Aaron Rodgers was traded to the Jets in April 2023. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST Aaron Rodgers was traded to the Jets in April 2023. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST

Although his arrival in New York was met with much fanfare and hype, Rodgers’ first Jets season never quite took off as he was sidelined after four plays in Week 1 with a ruptured Achilles.

Rodgers returned for 2024 and played in all 17 regular-season games, throwing for 3,897 yards, 28 touchdowns and 11 interceptions.

The Jets finished at 5-12 and missed the playoffs.

Rodgers and the Jets parted ways after the 2024 season, with the quarterback keeping in touch with the Steelers in free agency as he tended to personal matters.


  Aaron Rodgers following a Jets game in January 2025. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post Aaron Rodgers following a Jets game in January 2025. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post

  The Steelers open the 2025 NFL season against the Jets. Philip G. Pavely-Imagn Images The Steelers open the 2025 NFL season against the Jets. Philip G. Pavely-Imagn Images

He made the union with Pittsburgh official in June — the same month he confirmed he’s been a married man for a “couple of months.”

Rodgers and the Steelers open the 2025 season on the road against the Jets on Sept. 7.

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